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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Demarcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Demarcus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that Demarcus avoids nicely.
Smith stalks Demarcus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demarcus's face. Demarcus staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Demarcus has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Demarcus pulls guard successfully.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Demarcus dives on top into guard.
Demarcus passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Demarcus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcus controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Demarcus pushes his legs off easily.
Demarcus stands up from Smith's guard - Demarcus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tom Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demarcus has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demarcus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demarcus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Demarcus manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demarcus pulls his head out easily.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Demarcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demarcus slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Demarcus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Demarcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Demarcus.
Demarcus gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has an active guard here but Demarcus has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demarcus pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Demarcus keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demarcus pulls his head out easily.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Demarcus passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Demarcus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Demarcus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Demarcus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demarcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demarcus.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demarcus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demarcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demarcus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demarcus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcus is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Demarcus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Demarcus keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Demarcus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith turns into Demarcus and is now in his guard.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Demarcus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Demarcus has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demarcus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demarcus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Demarcus uses it to pass to side control.
Demarcus is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demarcus decides to stand back up. Demarcus steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Demarcus.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Demarcus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith jabs Demarcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demarcus throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demarcus drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demarcus has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Demarcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demarcus lands a right hook to the body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith tries to sprawl but Demarcus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anthony Demarcus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Demarcus has control of the leg.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demarcus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Demarcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Demarcus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demarcus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demarcus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demarcus wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Demarcus defends easily.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demarcus is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demarcus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcus stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Demarcus controls the position.
Demarcus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Demarcus wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is pressing down on Demarcus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demarcus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demarcus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demarcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Demarcus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demarcus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Demarcus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Demarcus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demarcus throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Tom Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demarcus slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Demarcus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demarcus shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demarcus rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demarcus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Demarcus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Demarcus.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demarcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demarcus, as that shot connected.
Tom Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Demarcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demarcus moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Demarcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demarcus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Demarcus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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